Hurricane Katrina Flashcards
1
Q
When did it happen?
A
August 28th 2005.
2
Q
What area was affected?
A
The river Mississippi flood plain was the area affected. The land is very low and therefore is very easily and quickly flooded.
Everybody was told to evacuate.
3
Q
Wind speed?
A
150 mph winds.
4
Q
How high did sea levels rise?
A
The sea level rose up to 30ft, and the waves were higher.
5
Q
What order were police given?
A
Police were given the order shoot to kill for looters.
6
Q
How many died?
A
1836 people died
7
Q
Damage costs?
A
$100 billion damage
8
Q
What category was the storm?
A
Katrina was a category 5 storm- the 6th strongest ever recorded and the third strongest to make a landfall.
9
Q
Did they see it coming?
A
They did seen it coming- spotted on August 23rd and became a category on 28th.
